Materials Handler

Adient; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient is seeking a Material Handler to stage materials for production and support line-side replenishment. The role involves monitoring line-side inventories and using Kanban to replenish parts efficiently.

You will identify shortages in advance, assist in maintaining accurate inventory records, and participate in safety programs and meetings to support smooth manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with material handling and inventory control.
• Familiarity with Kanban replenishment processes.
• Ability to identify shortages in advance.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Control inventory in Manufacturing.
• Prevent shortages in manufacturing due to lack of parts.
• Ensure safe operation of tow motors and related equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs.
• Participate in plant-wide safety and training activities.

Skills

Inventory control

Kanban system

Communication

Safety compliance

Shortage prevention

Equipment handling

Tools

Tow motors

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Material Handler stages the necessary materials at line side needed to produce approximately 4 hours of finished goods. The Material Handler must also identify part shortages in advance, understand and use the Kanban system and communicate and understand the materials replenishment systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Control inventory in Manufacturing.
• Prevent shortages in manufacturing due to lack of parts.
• Prevent any damages to tow motors or any accidents relating to the tow motors.
• Be knowledgeable of the inventory levels.
• Must be able to evaluate color
• Must be willing to abide by the company hand book in regards to following safety rules and job rotations.
• Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergo committees, participating in safety Kazan events, participating in blue sky initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events.
• Assist the plant in achieving safety goals.
• Participate in communications events such as plant wide meetings, line meetings, department meetings, and training exercises.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal